Introduction For years, the intricate network of smuggling routes snaking across the Syrian-Lebanese border has served as a vital artery for Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese political and militant group. These clandestine pathways, far from the prying eyes of international observers and government patrols, have been instrumental in supplying the group with everything from weaponry and…
The Lifeline: Smuggling’s Vital Role The vast, war-torn landscape of Syria has become a theater of operations, a crucible where allegiances are forged and broken, and where clandestine networks thrive in the shadows. Among the most prominent actors in this complex conflict is Hezbollah, a Lebanese political party and militant group with a significant presence…
Introduction The Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group, Hezbollah, holds a significant position in the complex tapestry of Middle Eastern politics. Born from the Lebanese civil war, Hezbollah has evolved into a powerful organization with extensive political, social, and military wings. Its influence extends far beyond Lebanon’s borders, most notably in the ongoing…
